Episode
#150 - Derek Sivers - Making Decisions, Achieving Excellence & Finding Meaning
1:16:51
Published: Thu Mar 12 2020
Description
Derek Sivers is a writer, entrepreneur & musician. Derek's episodes on The Tim Ferriss Show are some of my all time favourites so I was super excited to speak to him. Expect to learn how to guide your choices at a crossroad, his views on excellence, why it doesn't matter if life has no meaning, why truth is less simple than it might seem, why the truth can be more complex than a simple answer, and when Derek is finally going to release his new books. Extra Stuff: Check out Derek's Website - https://sivers.org/ Check out all Derek's Book Recommendations - https://sivers.org/book Take a break from alcohol and upgrade your life - https://6monthssober.com/podcast Check out everything I recommend from books to products - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
The host interviews writer, entrepreneur, programmer Derek Sivers about his upcoming book, excellence in life, the importance of nuance, values, and the insignificance of our short lives in the grand scheme of things.
00:00 - 01:12 (01:12)
Summary
The host interviews writer, entrepreneur, programmer Derek Sivers about his upcoming book, excellence in life, the importance of nuance, values, and the insignificance of our short lives in the grand scheme of things.
Episode#150 - Derek Sivers - Making Decisions, Achieving Excellence & Finding Meaning
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker talks about how he has been programming for two and a half months and highlights how walking through a forest helps him in his work.
01:12 - 06:16 (05:03)
Summary
The speaker talks about how he has been programming for two and a half months and highlights how walking through a forest helps him in his work.
Episode#150 - Derek Sivers - Making Decisions, Achieving Excellence & Finding Meaning
PodcastModern Wisdom
The idea of writing through voice and recording it is becoming viable with the voice recording and recognition tools available today.
06:16 - 13:33 (07:16)
Summary
The idea of writing through voice and recording it is becoming viable with the voice recording and recognition tools available today. This method of writing offers an alternative to visual writing, which involves typing on a typewriter and seeing it in front of you.
Episode#150 - Derek Sivers - Making Decisions, Achieving Excellence & Finding Meaning
PodcastModern Wisdom
A speaker advises young people to wait for the right opportunity and go all in, using the metaphor of a loyalty punch card.
13:34 - 19:51 (06:17)
Summary
A speaker advises young people to wait for the right opportunity and go all in, using the metaphor of a loyalty punch card. The speaker also expresses their preference for feeling in control and like an expert.
Episode#150 - Derek Sivers - Making Decisions, Achieving Excellence & Finding Meaning
PodcastModern Wisdom
The key to becoming a great debater or interviewer is to practice being a quick thinker.
19:53 - 25:09 (05:16)
Summary
The key to becoming a great debater or interviewer is to practice being a quick thinker. While it is important to take time to consider your responses, it is also important to learn how to think quickly and communicate your ideas effectively.
Episode#150 - Derek Sivers - Making Decisions, Achieving Excellence & Finding Meaning
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the desire to simplify our self-identity into a quick sentence for social profiles and the importance of trying out new experiences in order to truly understand our wants and desires.
25:09 - 30:40 (05:30)
Summary
The speaker discusses the desire to simplify our self-identity into a quick sentence for social profiles and the importance of trying out new experiences in order to truly understand our wants and desires.
Episode#150 - Derek Sivers - Making Decisions, Achieving Excellence & Finding Meaning
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast episode, the host reflects on her personal growth and fulfillment journey while sharing stories and insights on taking risks, embracing change, and finding purpose.
30:40 - 35:31 (04:51)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the host reflects on her personal growth and fulfillment journey while sharing stories and insights on taking risks, embracing change, and finding purpose.
Episode#150 - Derek Sivers - Making Decisions, Achieving Excellence & Finding Meaning
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker ponders whether it is time to stay focused on current desires or to open one's mind to new inputs and indulge every curiosity.
35:31 - 41:27 (05:56)
Summary
The speaker ponders whether it is time to stay focused on current desires or to open one's mind to new inputs and indulge every curiosity. The speaker believes that podcasts, articles, and books can be useful for hearing other people's thoughts.
Episode#150 - Derek Sivers - Making Decisions, Achieving Excellence & Finding Meaning
PodcastModern Wisdom
In a secular society, the search for meaning in their existence is becoming increasingly important for individuals and their legacies after they pass away.
41:29 - 45:21 (03:51)
Summary
In a secular society, the search for meaning in their existence is becoming increasingly important for individuals and their legacies after they pass away. However, the idea of dying is still unsettling for most people.
Episode#150 - Derek Sivers - Making Decisions, Achieving Excellence & Finding Meaning
PodcastModern Wisdom
The guest speaker explains the appeal of being unreachable and using a plain text editor, like Vim, which allows their website to withstand the test of time for hundreds of years.
45:21 - 51:05 (05:43)
Summary
The guest speaker explains the appeal of being unreachable and using a plain text editor, like Vim, which allows their website to withstand the test of time for hundreds of years.
Episode#150 - Derek Sivers - Making Decisions, Achieving Excellence & Finding Meaning
PodcastModern Wisdom
A father's excessive playing of video games caused him to be absent from his family, as his son noticed and expressed sadness about it.
51:05 - 54:42 (03:37)
Summary
A father's excessive playing of video games caused him to be absent from his family, as his son noticed and expressed sadness about it.
Episode#150 - Derek Sivers - Making Decisions, Achieving Excellence & Finding Meaning
PodcastModern Wisdom
The definition of excellence can vary from person to person, but it generally involves facing difficult tasks and completing them rather than procrastinating and retreating into safe activities.
54:42 - 1:04:46 (10:03)
Summary
The definition of excellence can vary from person to person, but it generally involves facing difficult tasks and completing them rather than procrastinating and retreating into safe activities. It can also include personal goals and achievements beyond just accomplishing a task.
Episode#150 - Derek Sivers - Making Decisions, Achieving Excellence & Finding Meaning
PodcastModern Wisdom
Author and entrepreneur, Derek Sivers, discusses his experience with self-publishing and the benefits of doing everything yourself, such as having the ability to offer custom dedications and print hardcover books.
1:04:46 - 1:13:31 (08:45)
Summary
Author and entrepreneur, Derek Sivers, discusses his experience with self-publishing and the benefits of doing everything yourself, such as having the ability to offer custom dedications and print hardcover books.
Episode#150 - Derek Sivers - Making Decisions, Achieving Excellence & Finding Meaning
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares his experience with the first dot com boom and crash, emphasizing the importance of future-proofing your online presence by using plain text files and email lists.
1:13:31 - 1:16:37 (03:05)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience with the first dot com boom and crash, emphasizing the importance of future-proofing your online presence by using plain text files and email lists.